PYP Concert-at-Christmas: Up in the Air

Gioachino Rossini — Overture to La gazza ladra ("The Thieving Magpie")
Kenji Bunch — she flies with her own wings (world premiere)
John Philip Sousa — The Stars and Stripes Forever (125th anniversary)
Gustav Holst — "Mars the Bringer of War" from The Planets, Op. 32
Jean Sibelius — Finlandia, Op. 26
John Williams — "Raiders' March" from Raiders of the Lost Ark
Ralph Vaughan Williams — Flourish for Wind Band
Carol Brittin Chambers — Byzantine Dances
Robert Sheldon — Appalachian Morning
John Philip Sousa — The Free Lance
James Curnow — Chinese Folk Fantasy
Lin-Manuel Miranda — Encanto (selections)

A Portland tradition since 1961, this post-holiday concert celebration features performances by the Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland Youth Conservatory Orchestra, Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, and Portland Youth String Ensemble, and an Alumni Orchestra. Join us for a musical journey "up in the air"!

COVID-19 Protocols: With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our musicians, audiences, staff, and volunteers is still our top priority. Some procedures have changed since Season 98; new this year, Portland Youth Philharmonic will not be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test to attend in-person performances in Season 99. Masks are optional for all patrons. Visit our Health and Safety page to learn more about PYP's most up to date procedures: https://portlandyouthphil.org/concerts-tickets/health-and-safety/

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